Nicolas E. Young
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New Study Demonstrates Unprecedented Glacial Retreat in the Andes
Using innovative methodology, researchers found that Andean glaciers are the smallest they’ve been in 11,700 years.

On Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 10am to 4pm, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Open House—our biggest, best science fun and discovery event of the year—will take place on our beautiful campus in Palisades, NY. Mark your calendar and join us for this free, family-friendly celebration of science! RSVP Today!
